The Best Nursing Home Communities in Santa Barbara County, CA

"Vista del Monte is a continuing-care-community, so you could go in as independent-living, and then they have assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. It’s a beautiful facility. In the last 5 to 15 years, they have gone through a lot of rebuilding and renovations. They have a building with a pool, a fitness center, a very large room, a large sitting area, a library, walking paths, and trails. There are a lot of people working there because the community is so much larger, but the staff was fabulous. They were all very friendly, knowledgeable, and kind to the residents. "

"Everything at Atterdag Village is really nice. The lady was really excellent. The rooms were nice, and they were in the process of refurbishing some. The meals were great; it looks like they were doing a good job. They had a pool, they go on different trips, different games, and they have meetings and movies. They had pictures that were painted by the residents. They tried to incorporate a lot of talents of the residents, and I thought that was really nice. One thing I didn’t like about them was that the rooms were too far away from everything else. "

"I could not walk or write and could not remember many things. I was severely depressed. Buena Vista saved my life! Scott E. was a God send as my therapist. He would joke with me, get me laughing so the pain of my having to learn how to walk and write again was muted. He would wave at me while I was struggling with trying to learn how to write again. He was the kindest man I have ever met, and so smart! Everyone there was so kind and thoughtful. I was so happy to be able to fail at walking or writing without anyone being critical or commenting. Buena Vista is a wonderful facility. I can now walk and write without help thanks to Buena Vista. I say "Thank you for giving me a new life to go with my new heart!" Liz Lebbos "

"I had the best care. They tried to get me to go to another facility wont say any names but by far Central Coast Nursing Center is the best in town! "

"We have lived at Valle Verde for about a year. We expected to be happy here, but we have been ecstatic. How to describe it? The homes are garden apartments, all on one floor, with lush mature landscaping. The residents are outstanding - a number of professors, teachers and doctors which guarantees interesting conversations at dinner. The food is outstanding with open seating, wine with dinner, and multiple choices from an excellent menu. Dress is "California casual" - no jackets needed! Health care is excellent - skilled nursing for post-op care or longer term care, assisted living for those that need more help, an excellent memory care unit, and a number of different independent living arrangements. The staff is, to a person, knowledgeable, responsive, and caring. What more could one want? "

"This is a high end facility which strives to perform to that expectation. The staff is wonderful taking great care to treat each person as an individual and listen to their needs. They take into account the personality of each resident also. My impression was they try to balance the individual freedom of the residents with their need for safety and security. The food is top notch, with specially hired chefs to keep the people happy. With that many residents, there are often many opinions about simple things like the menu, the facilities, the decor, etcetra. And they strive to keep everyone happy as well as providing healthy food choices. Some of the food seems pretty rich, but there are always healthy alternatives as well. The facilities are very nice with great attention to detail. Flower, plants, and gardens abound both in common areas and around individual buildings. The cost, of course, is a bit high, but its hard to imagine a better run organization, or a nicer place to live. The area provides wonderful weather with great views of surrounding hills and nearby neighborhoods. Its in one of he nicest cities in California, near the beach and every kind of restaurant you can think of. "